Publications by authors named "Monika Hornung"

Background: There is limited data on the effect bisphosphonates have on renal function and the use of bisphosphonates in patients with baseline renal dysfunction.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients after receiving zoledronic acid or pamidronate.

Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted of patients who received one dose of a bisphosphonate, either zoledronic acid or pamidronate.

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Catatonia is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-fifth Edition (DSM-5) as the presence of 3 or more of the following symptoms: catalepsy, waxy flexibility, stupor, agitation, mutism, negativism, posturing, mannerisms, stereotypies, grimacing, echolalia, and echopraxia. Screening instruments, such as the Bush Francis Catatonia Rating Scale (BFCRS) or the Northoff Catatonia Scale, are utilized to screen and track the severity and course of symptoms. The primary pharmacologic treatment for catatonia is the lorazepam challenge test.

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Liver injury-expressed as elevated liver enzymes-is common in patients with COVID-19. Little is known about the potential mechanisms of liver damage by SARS-CoV-2. A direct cytopathic effect on hepatocytes as well as injury related to hypoxia or hepatotoxicity are being considered.

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BACKGROUND COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. It has spread rapidly through the world, endangering human life. The main target of COVID-19 is the lungs; however, it can involve other organs, including the liver.

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